Blackwood Helps Reach a Grand Slam in Bridge
Early bridge players avoided grand slams while bidding focused on small slams. The Blackwood convention evolved into a tool to reveal aces and kings, guiding partnerships toward seven. In the example, South uses Blackwood to probe for aces, North surprises by bidding seven with two kings, levered by the revealed aces.
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Hoe LB Reel Today’s Question
A partner continues to three spades after a bid. The responder should evaluate the listing of spade support, consider signaling, and explore contract alternatives. The decision hinges on context such as hand strength, suit quality, and the auction history.
Austrians Resist Anti Nazi Protest at Embassy
In Washington AP reporting, Jewish protesters replaced the Austrian flag at the Austrian embassy with a Nazi flag message. Ambassador Dr Earl Gruber and staff resisted the JDL as protesters accused the acquittal of Nazi officer Johann Gogel of murder at Mauthausen. No arrests were made. janitor was beaten.
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